Holdvölgy Aszú 6 Puttonyos

What it pairs with

• Foie gras with saffron brioche
  Saffron honey in the wine pairs elegantly with saffron-accented foie gras.
• Roquefort with walnuts and grapes
  Blue cheese, walnut and grape create a multi-textured pairing for this concentrated Aszú.
• Orange blossom crème brûlée
  Floral orange notes in wine and custard create a balanced pairing.

How to serve Holdvölgy Aszú 6 Puttonyos

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
2. Serve at 8-12°C. Cellar temperature (8-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
3. Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour): the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
4. Pair with. Foie gras with saffron brioche, Roquefort with walnuts and grapes, Orange blossom crème brûlée. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Holdvölgy first produced the higher-concentration 6-puttonyos Aszú from the outstanding 2011 vintage, using their holdings in Mád's classified dűlők and the near-2km underground cellar for long maturation.

1. 2011 — First Holdvölgy Aszú 6 puttonyos from excellent botrytis vintage

Facts

Producer

Holdvölgy

Grapes

Furmint, Hárslevelű

Classification

Tokaj PDO

Oak

Aged in gönci oak for 24 months

ABV

9.5%

Price

€55-90 at retail

Drinking window

10-35 from vintage

First vintage

2011

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